Chad A Pasternack

Education

• University of Miami School of Law, JD (magna cum laude), 2015
• The College of New Jersey, BS, 2012

Chad is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office. He represents insurers in coverage and bad faith litigation and provides coverage opinions and advice throughout the claim adjustment process. He focuses his practice on commercial property, large loss claims, general liability, and claims with extra-contractual exposure.

Chad has successfully defended numerous multi-million dollar lawsuits in federal courts in Florida, including suits involving commercial property coverage, yacht coverage, allegations of fraud, and the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Chad is experienced in advising clients on multi-party claims and in defending multi-party litigation. He also has significant experience with litigating claims by condominium associations.

Chad regularly speaks and publishes on claims handling practices and emerging issues in the insurance industry. Chad earned his bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey and his law degree magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. Chad graduated from law school in the top 10% of his class and was elected to membership in the Order of the Coif. While in law school, Chad served as executive editor of the University of Miami Business Law Review. He also earned the Dean’s Certificate of Achievement in Torts and Federal Income Tax and received the George Paterson Endowed Scholarship and the Priscilla Jewett Schneller Scholarship.